She thinks this is stash?

A design blog that I follow recently had this article about knitting stash. It was comical to me that she thought a couple of bags were stash to be reckoned with (I won’t even discuss how lame the knitting cupboard was for this blog to post). On the other hand, I remember the days when I knit basically project to project and had very little stash, something that I always wanted to keep under control. What happened?

I became a sock knitter (we all know you need a vast array of possibilities for any project that comes to mind)

I joined sock clubs

I discovered knitting conventions and fiber fairs

For awhile I got sucked into the store close-out sales

Nobody carried my precious Dale of Norway Baby Ull any longer so I needed reserves on hand to make those beautiful Fair Isles

I started spinning

My kids moved out so space was not at a premium

Ravelry

I am still in the process of making up my knitting room. I thought it was close, and a new section is being designed. I hope to have it finished this summer and then I can show photos. But until then, here is a photo from last year of my Baby Ull all organized. Right now it is patiently waiting in a bin for a new home.

I have been really good about not purchasing new yarn (sock clubs excluded), but the spinning fiber is a whole new story. I am hoping when everything is together and organized, I will not only be creatively inspired, but will be inspired to keep it under control. Stay tuned for the big unveiling this summer.

I know this is going to come out wrong, but…. here goes. I can’t wait for my adult daughters to move into their own place so I can start converting my rooms into craft/sewing/knitting rooms! And I can’t wait till she takes all her small animals too! I love your stash!

Yeah…Her “stash” was underwhelming. I’ve only been knitting/crocheting for five years (on a limited budget) and I have a closet full of yarn, plus a King-sized bedding bag full of more yarn. And then of course, there are knitting and crochet projects covering the entire surface of my dresser, nightstand and one of my wall to wall built-in bookshelves’ shelves…Don’t even get me started on my books & patterns. 🙂